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Meanwhile, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has rejected a move to Saudi Arabia, and the Red Devils are hoping to sign Bryan Mbeumo.
And elsewhere, Liverpool have had a second bid for Florian Wirtz rejected, while Caoimhin Kelleher has departed for Brentford.
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5 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
RONALDO'S MISS PUNISHED!
Germany go up the other end, and score!
It's wonderful play from Joshua Kimmich as he clips a delightful ball into the box.
Florian Wirtz drifts into the box and connects with a header.
The header is accurate and flashes into the bottom corner.
Liverpool fans will enjoy that one!
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8 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
He has to score!
Nuno Mendes wins possession on the left and carries the ball forward.
He delivers a dream of a cross to the far post that is low and begging to be put away.
Cristiano Ronaldo is there on the stretch, but he can't convert from close range.
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11 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
No changes at half time for either side, and we are back underway.
Remember, this is a knockout match, so we could have extra time and penalties if we can't get a winner inside 90 minutes.
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17 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
Chelsea have announced the signing of Liam Delap from Ipswich Town.
The Blues have splashed out £30 million on the striker, which was his release clause after the Tractor Boys were relegated.
Delap has signed a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge after rejecting Manchester United, Newcastle United and Everton.
Speaking to the club's website, he said: "I understand the stature of this club and can see the trajectory it is on with these players and the head coach.
"It’s going to be an incredible place for me to develop, and I hope to achieve amazing things here and help the club win more trophies."
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28 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
That is the end of the first 45 minutes at the Allianz Arena, and it's 0-0.
However, it has been an entertaining watch.
Both teams have attacked ans given it a real go, and it is the hosts who've had the best chances.
Diogo Costa has made two great saves, while down the other end, Cristiano Ronaldo should have done better with a chance.
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29 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
Portugal might have a problem with Bruno Fernandes.
The Manchester United man is caught by Florian Wirtz inside the Germany half.
The referee deems it is a coming together and nothing more, but despite receiving medical attention, Fernandes is still not moving well.
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40 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
Crucial tackle!
Jonathan Tah is caught horribly out of position as Nuno Mendes threads a pass through the German defence for Pedro Net.
The Chelsea man drives down the middle and gets into the box.He has Cristiano Ronaldo screaming for the pass, but he tries to beat Robin Koch.
However, the former Leeds man produces a magnificent tackle inside the box to stop the danger.
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50 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
Stunning stop!
Leroy Sane picks up a loose ball and races into the box.
It looks like he's going to pass to Joshua Kimmich, but he cuts back inside.
It then looks like he's going to have a strike, but he cleverly rolls a pass across the box for Leon Goretzka.
The midfielder strikes first time, but there is Diogo Costa to somehow get down and tip the ball around the post.
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53 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
Germany want a spot kick, but they aren't getting it!
It's a lovely move as Aleksandar Pavlovic is played in, and he weaves past one tackle before going down.
The ball runs loose for Nick Woltemade, and he rifles in a strike that Diogo Costa brilliantly tips around the post.
VAR has a look at the tackle on Pavlovic, but it's clear there is barely any contact.
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Today, 20:23By Jack Cunningham
Great break!
Aleksandar Pavlovic loses the ball high up the field after a poor pass from Florian Wirtz.
Pedro Neto intercepts and gets on his bike.
The winger charges up the field, ignores Cristiano Ronaldo and drives a strike a yard over the bar from the edge of the area.
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Today, 20:18By Jack Cunningham
Should do better!
Jonathan Tah tries to nip in front of Pedro Neto high up the field, but the Chelsea man rolls him.
He then drives down the left and has Cristiano Ronaldo screaming for the ball.
Neto picks him out in the area, and he takes a good first touch to set up the shot.
However, it's a weak effort, and it's straight at Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
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Today, 20:15By Jack Cunningham
Huge opportunity!
Liverpool target Florian Wirtz drifts in from the left and drills a magnificent ball to Joshua Kimmich.
The Germany captain guides a pass back into the box for Leon Goretzka.
The Bayern Munich man is free in the box, but he hits a weak effort straight at Diogo Costa.
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Today, 20:11By Jack Cunningham
National anthems boxed off, and we are underway!
It is Germany who get us underway in their special kit - a one dedicated to 125 years of the German national team.
Portugal are in red tops and green shorts.
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Today, 20:04By Jack Cunningham
Joshua Kimmich and Cristiano Ronaldo lead their teams out.
It is Kimmich's 100th Germany cap, and it is 220 for Ronaldo.
The German mascot is also Kimmich's son, which is a lovely touch.
We'll now have the national anthems...
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Today, 19:57By Jack Cunningham
Okay, the delay isn't too bad.
Instead of starting at 8:00pm, we are going to get going at 8:10pm.
The Allianz Arena is packed to the rafters, and the atmosphere is red-hot.
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Today, 19:51By Jack Cunningham
Well, this isn't the start to the game we were expecting, but the match has been delayed.
The rain in Munich has been biblical, and as a result, the game is being postponed for an indefinite period of time.
But it wasn't rain that was the problem.
Just as the players came out to warm-up, a huge burst of hailstone broke out over the Allianz Arena, and the players had to quickly get off the pitch.
It was meant to start at 8pm, but we won't be starting on time now.
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Today, 19:31By Jack Cunningham
Right, all attention is on the Nations League semi-final now, and it's Germany vs Portugal.
The final stages of the tournament are being held in Germany, and the match tonight is at the Allianz Arena.
It's Julian Nagelsmann against Roberto Martinez, and the teams are in.
For the hosts, Marc Andre-ter Stegen is in goal.
Bayern-bound Jonathan Tah starts on his new home ground joining Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlovic and Leon Goretzka.
Liverpool fans will want to have a close eye on Florian Wirtz, while there is no Jamal Musiala in the squad.
For Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo leads the line.
Two PSG stars start and the other is on the bench, with Vitinha starting as a substitute and Nuno Mendes and Joao Neves in the XI.
Man City and Man United stars Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes all play.
Germany: Ter Stegen, Koch, Tah, Anton, Mittlestadt, Pavlovic, Goretzka, Kimmich, Wirtz, Sane, Woltemade
Subs: Baumann, Nubel, Gross, Nmecha, Fullkrug, Undav, Adeyemi, Kehrer, Gnabry, Gosens, Raum, Andrich
Portugal: Costa, J Neves, Dias, Inacio, Mendes, R Neves, Fernandes, Neto, Bernardo, Trincao, Ronaldo
Subs: Sa, R Silva, Semedo, A Silva, Dalot, Palhinha, Ramos, Felix, Veiga, Leao, Pote, Jota, Vitinha, Mora, Conceicao
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Today, 18:48By Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT understands Wolves are set to appoint Domenico Teti as the club's new technical director.
Teti worked with Vitor Pereira in Saudi Arabia, and they are set to link up at Molineux again.
The Italian is currently out of a job, having left Al Shabab in October 2024.
He has been a technical director since 2007 with Lugano.
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Today, 16:47By Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT understands that Jack Grealish is set to be left out of the Manchester City Club World Cup squad.
The winger found his game time significantly reduced in the closing stages of last season.
But the Citizens are willing to part ways with Grealish and are happy to give him the Club World Cup off to find a new club.
The England international joined City in the summer of 2021 from Aston Villa, and he was a key part of the 2022/23 treble-winning team.
However, in all of his other years at the Etihad, Grealish has failed to live up to the heights of his time at Villa Park.
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Today, 16:29By Jack Cunningham
Tottenham Hotspur's Brennan Johnson has been spotted in Wales training with a new tattoo, and it was inevitable.
The winger wrote himself into Spurs history by scoring the winner in the 2024/25 Europa League final against Manchester United.
So, of course, he's now got a tattoo of the Europa League badge on his leg.
It would have been rude not to, and he now has a permanent reminder of that moment.
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Today, 15:59By Jake Lambourne
Serie A minnows Como have shut down rumours that manager Cesc Fabregas is set to take over at Inter.
Reports in Italy claimed that Fabregas had agreed to replace Simone Inzaghi as Inter boss after the Italian announced his exit on Tuesday ahead of a lucrative switch to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.
Fabregas is reportedly keen to take over at the San Siro and views the move as the perfect career step-up.
The 38-year-old is believed to have spoken with Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta over the phone to discuss the potential move.
But Como president Mirwan Suwarso has since poured cold water on the claims and says the former Arsenal and Chelsea ace is going nowhere.
“We have a long term project and Cesc Fabregas is a crucial part of it.
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Today, 14:53By Jake Lambourne
Kieran Tierney's Arsenal release has been confirmed to bring an end to his six years in north London.
The Scottish left-back won the FA Cup in his opening season after arriving from Celtic and quickly became a firm fan favourite at the Emirates.
The signing of Oleksandr Zinchenko limited his playing time, and after spending the 2023/24 campaign on loan at Real Sociedad, he featured in 20 games in the 24/25 term after returning to Arsenal.
Elsewhere, Jorginho's exit has also been confirmed - two-and-a-half-years after linking up from Chelsea.
Meanwhile Raheem Sterling and Neto will go back to Chelsea and Bournemouth following their season-long loan spells.
As for defensive midfielder Thomas Partey, Arsenal have declared they are in discussions to extend the Ghanaian's stay.
Though talkSPORT understands that Barcelona are also speaking to the 31-year-old.
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Today, 14:23By Joe Moore
Tottenham will only listen to significant offers from clubs interested in club captain Heung-min Son this summer, reports claim.
The South Korean star is still a key target for teams in Saudi Arabia, having turned down the chance to move to the Middle East two years ago.
There have been questions asked over the forward's future after his tenth season in a Spurs shirt.
While the club's skipper and still a key member of the team, leading them to Europa League glory this season, Son turns 33 next month.
Plus, his 11 goals this term was his lowest tally since his debut season for Tottenham in 2015/16.
He is set to enter the final year of his contract in July, and so it would be natural to think this would be a perfect time to cash in.
But Press Association claim Tottenham would only be willing to let their star man leave this summer for a significant transfer fee.
Spurs are set to visit South Korea again for pre-season - the third time in four years they have travelled to Son's homeland to prepare for a new campaign.
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Today, 13:46By Jake Lambourne
Michael Carrick has been sacked by Middlesbrough after nearly three years in charge.
The Manchester United legend has been shown the door by Boro after they finished just four points outside the play-off places.
Boro were in contention to finish in the top six, but suffered a disappointing end to the season after losing three of their final five fixtures to leave them in tenth spot.
Boro announced the news on Wednesday afternoon, while also confirming that club icon Jonathan Woodgate will be leaving his role as their assistant manager.
A statement read: “Middlesbrough Football Club has today parted company with head coach Michael Carrick.
“Michael’s assistants Jonathan Woodgate and Graeme Carrick have also departed the club.
“We’d like thank Michael, Jonathan, and Graeme for all their hard work and unwavering commitment.
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